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      • October 10, 2014 at 4:10 pm
      NancyW
      Participant

      Hi Janner,

      I saw my family doc this morning. He suspects that the lump on my shin is either a lipoma or cyst. If it gets bigger he said to go back and see him, otherwise not to worry about it. It's good to have peace of mind! It's amazing how a melanoma diagnosis can turn you into a hypochondriac.

      Thanks for your advice.

      N

      • October 10, 2014 at 4:10 pm
      NancyW
      Participant

      Hi Janner,

      I saw my family doc this morning. He suspects that the lump on my shin is either a lipoma or cyst. If it gets bigger he said to go back and see him, otherwise not to worry about it. It's good to have peace of mind! It's amazing how a melanoma diagnosis can turn you into a hypochondriac.

      Thanks for your advice.

      N

      • October 10, 2014 at 4:10 pm
      NancyW
      Participant

      Hi Janner,

      I saw my family doc this morning. He suspects that the lump on my shin is either a lipoma or cyst. If it gets bigger he said to go back and see him, otherwise not to worry about it. It's good to have peace of mind! It's amazing how a melanoma diagnosis can turn you into a hypochondriac.

      Thanks for your advice.

      N

      • October 8, 2014 at 7:07 pm
      NancyW
      Participant

      Thanks Eva and Janner,

      I just received notice from my dermatologist today that my appointment has been pushed back to January now so I've made an appointment with my family doc for this Friday to get his opinion. I'm pretty sure I'm just being paranoid. The lump is really barely visible. There's no discoloration to the skin but I can feel the lump when I run my fingers over the area.

      N

      • October 8, 2014 at 7:07 pm
      NancyW
      Participant

      Thanks Eva and Janner,

      I just received notice from my dermatologist today that my appointment has been pushed back to January now so I've made an appointment with my family doc for this Friday to get his opinion. I'm pretty sure I'm just being paranoid. The lump is really barely visible. There's no discoloration to the skin but I can feel the lump when I run my fingers over the area.

      N

      • October 8, 2014 at 7:07 pm
      NancyW
      Participant

      Thanks Eva and Janner,

      I just received notice from my dermatologist today that my appointment has been pushed back to January now so I've made an appointment with my family doc for this Friday to get his opinion. I'm pretty sure I'm just being paranoid. The lump is really barely visible. There's no discoloration to the skin but I can feel the lump when I run my fingers over the area.

      N

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